Clarification from the agency

Washington National Guard Permanent/Indefinite Employees (Air) Washington National Guard Traditional Guard members and Washington National Guard Active Guard Reserves (AGR) (Air)

A GS-2101-9, AVIATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST:

• Interprets and administers laws and regulations regarding incentive pay and has sole approving authority to determine eligibility and entitlement to Aircrew Incentive Pay (ACIP), Career Enlisted Force Incentive Pay (CEFIP), and Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay (HDIP, (parachutist duty)) on all aviation related duties for personnel assigned to the Air National Guard unit. Determines eligibility and prepares Military Pay Orders authorizing awarding or recoupment of incentive pay actions based on Department of Defense regulations, Air Force Instructions and all governing laws. Develops validation processes to determine if assigned aircrew members meet incentive pay requirements in accordance with (IAW) various Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force (AF) Regulations; reconciles ARMS records by comparing against documentation from Finance and maintenance Operations Control; and ensures incentive pay entitlements are processed and reviewed and reconciled IAW established public laws. Advises aircrew members when pay entitlements change. Provides accurate and timely historical incentive pay records to the Air Force Audit Agency and Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) upon official request.
• Controls, and monitors the resource and training requirements of assigned rated and
  non-rated aircrew for mission accomplishment and safety of flight. Receives direction and
  coordinates aircrew management changes, suspension/disqualification actions, and changes
  in Flying Status Codes (FSC). Researches, validates, and interprets Air Force Instruction
  (AFI) Mission Design Series (MDS) specific medical and physiological requirements and
  flying and ground training requirements; and compares with higher headquarters mission
  training requirements to create the ARMS training table. Translates these requirements into
  aircrew training tables, profiles, reports, etc., and utilizes products to provide information
  to aircrew, senior leadership, training coordinators, commanders, and outside sources to
  include Numbered Air Force (NAF), Major Commands (MAJCOM), and Headquarters (HQ)
  U.S. Air Force (USAF) to show training requirements, overall training objectives, and
  accomplishments. Manages Wing Flying Hour Program by developing procedures for
  accurate and timely processing of flying hours and verifies accuracy with Logistics Group
  personnel to determine inventories of assigned, projected, available, and actual
  expenditure of hours. Develops and provides information and reports to reflect training
  accomplishments, pending training requirements, cost for flying hours expended and how
  this impacts year end goals for training and flying hours budget.
• Develops and implements unique applications programs using base-level computers to
  meet the specific needs of the unit. Designs, develops, and modifies reports using System
  Query Language (SQL), locally developed computer programs, or ad hoc queries to provide
  management with data retrieved through selective manipulation of the database. Analyzes
  management report products to determine program adequacy and accuracy, negative trends, and initiates corrective actions.
• Performs Flight Services Specialist work within the Air Operations Division which is
  responsible for coordinating and maintaining liaisons with military, federal, and local
  agencies concerning airspace utilization, flying operations, aircraft emergencies, search and
  rescue operations, and natural disasters. Works independently to provide aircrews with
  information and assistance for planning and conducting safe flight operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Military Grades: E1-E7

Compatible Military Assignments: 1C032, 1C052, 1C072

- Applicants must be possess the AFSC to apply or be considered for selection.

- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

- Must maintain membership in the WA Air National Guard for continued employment.

- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

- Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

- The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Applicants must have experience, education, or training in following directives and regulations. Experience interpreting and applying published directives or regulations. Experience communicating with others.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 24 months experience, education, or training in mission planning for preflight, in-flight, ground or command and control (C2) duties according to specific transportation functions. Receives, interprets, extracts, and disseminates relevant data for mission planning or execution. Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems. 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. You may also be excluded from consideration if you indicate that you are unwilling to accept the lower grade and a determination is made that you are not qualified at the higher grade. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, as well as the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's.

• Broad knowledge of various aviation management programs, policies, requirements, and
  objectives to: determine eligibility and entitlement to incentive pay; publish aeronautical
  and military pay orders; review information received from finance, medical, personnel, and
  maintenance for use in the review and auditing of flight records to include: correct and
  current aeronautical orders, military pay orders, medical and physiological requirements,
  training requirements, flying hours, and Aviation Position Indicators
• Knowledge of aviation resource management principles, programs, policies, and
  practices, and skill in interpreting and explaining the law and regulations relating to all
  facets of administering the incentive pay programs (ACIP, CEFIP, & HDIP).
• Knowledge of and skill in flight management principles and methods, to include
  management of the flying hour management program in order to provide documentation
  and reports to assist in the Wing's effective use of the annual flying hour allocation.